Varanasi hums with an intensity of spirit and life. It is fascinating, dusty, chaotic, overwhelming, stinky, overpopulated, thrilling, bustling, and incredibly wonderful ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I don't need to be reminded that I am IN India. This is the real deal. You could be mentally insane and fit [...]
We are in Varanasi. I would like to post these photos from the Taj Mahal. Honestly, the photos can never capture this timeless flawless architectural symbol of undying love, of love that has the power to transform the world! Here are Joe and Terri in front of the Taj Mahal. [...]
Ok, I am on a roll here. Photos to be posted later! Our guide, Mr. Satyendrapal Singh Chandel, met us at our hotel at 6:25 a.m. so we could see the Taj Mahal in the early morning light. Mr. Singh explained to us that our bus would only be able [...]
Since we no longer have Arvind with us, we were met at Fatepur Sikri Palace/Fort (just outside of Agra) by our guide for the next three days, Mr. Satyendranpal Singh Chandel (Mr. Singh, for short). Just outside of the palace and fort enclosure, we came upon a snake charmer: This [...]
Ok, I am on a roll! Busy as ever since Arvind and our group parted ways. The great news is that this internet cafe, as much of a dive as it is, is rapid! I can download pictures in a flash. So here I go, word processing as fast as [...]